Durham Bridge Barn, Bowness
Arrival day: Saturday | Sleeps: 4
Quintessential Lakeland on the outside, chic and luxurious within, this converted barn in the Lyth Valley has been refurbished with undeniable contemporary flair. You'll never forget the character of the place, with its old oak beams, vaulted ceilings and traditional gas fire log effect stove to complete the cosy country lifestyle. But the owners have ensured you'll feel a little special too; sumptuous furnishings, style fit for a glossy magazine. Even two couples will relish their breathing space; the two king-sized bedrooms are on separate floors with luxurious en-suite bathrooms. Nestled alongside a whitewashed farmhouse in the Lyth Valley, approached via private lane, Durham Bridge Barn remains only 20 minutes away from Lake Windermere and Bowness.
Better still, it's only a 5 minute drive from the award-winning pub restaurant The Punch Bowl at Crosthwaite.
Accommodation in detail
A private drive leads past the adjacent farmhouse to the barn, then an oak door to the slated entrance hall with cloakroom and 3rd WC. The lounge is arranged perfectly for sociable times, with windows making the most of the scenery and sinking sofas around the stone-set log effect stove. An opening leads to the sky-lit dining room and glossy kitchen - plenty of space for entertaining in style. Find one of the king-size bedrooms on the ground floor, with luxury en-suite bathroom. Upstairs to the 2nd king-size bedroom, with stunning vaulted beams, dressing room and luxury en-suite bathroom.
==
Location
This fabulous self-catering property in the Lyth Valley takes you away from busier Lake District holiday locations, and into a divine rural landscape all of your own. The Lyth Valley lies behind Cartmel Fell to the east of Lake Windermere. The valley is known for its serene agricultural landscapes, its vibrant damson blossom (and harvest!) in spring, and its widely-acclaimed Lake District gastropubs including The Punchbowl at Crosthwaite and The Mason's Arms at Strawberry Bank.
Famous Lake District attractions in Bowness, Windermere Lake Cruises and the Windermere Golf club are only a 20 minute drive away. In the bustling village centre of Bowness you'll find everything you need to stock up your self-catering kitchen, a wide range of restaurants, trendy bars, traditional pubs and even a cinema and theatre. When you reach Bowness, you'll also find yourself on the A591 - one of the main routes through the Lakes, leading you effortlessly to Windermere village, Ambleside and beyond.
